Students face any number of unexpected financial crises that threaten to derail their education. A car repair, change in employment status, getting behind on rent, or worrying about a next meal can cause a student to struggle to stay focused in class. You can help us provide more resources for students, including hot meals, emergency expense funding, grocery store gift cards, expanded food pantries, and more.

Your gift can make a big difference:

$250 pays for a student’s books and materials for one semester

$500 gives a student one hot meal each day for the whole semester

$750 covers one student’s unexpected but vital expenses

Any amount will support a student who needs a little help!

The cumulative impact of a gift to CCCF is far-reaching. Contributions support: innovative programming that prepares students for the future workforce and transfer opportunities, creative partnerships including the strongest-ever relationship with the Chicago Public Schools, scholarships that create access to a quality, affordable education, and student supports from emergency funding to housing coordination that ensure City Colleges is meeting the needs of all students. CCCF donors help put students on the path to upward mobility and ultimately create a more robust and inclusive Chicago economy.

Basic Needs Insecurity Fund